Join us on Thursday, March 16th from 5-8pm to celebrate St. Pitty's Day at Creature Comforts! We will have adoptable pups, a "Kiss Me I'm Irish" puppy kissing booth, and even a pet costume contest for all of the furry friends who join us to celebrate pitbulls and all of our other adoptable animals. We will have prizes for the pet with the best St. Paddy's Day costume. This is not a percentage night, so please consider donating to the Athens Area Humane Society. Start your St. Patrick's Day celebrations early and come out to St. Pitty's Day at Creature! For more info click here.

St. Pawtrick's Day Party!

Thursday, March 16, 2017

6pm - 9pm

Backyard Kitchen & Tap832 Garnet Avenue,San Diego, CA 92109

This dog friendly event will be held from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM on March 16, 2017 at Backyard Kitchen and Tap in San Diego, CA. Feeling lucky? Join us at Backyard Kitchen and Tap for a dog friendly happy hour fit for the furriest of leprechauns! Camp Run-a-Mutt Point Loma and Pawtopia Dog Training are joining forces to raise money for Second Chance Dog Rescue. There will be drink specials, raffle prizes, a fun photo booth, and adoptable pups! Don't miss this fun event! For more info click here.

ARF's Lucky in Love Adoption Event

Friday, March 17, 2017

4pm - 8pm

ARF Adoption Center124 Daniels Hole Road Wainscott, NY 11975

Join us for Lucky in Love, an after hours adoption event and vaccine clinic from 4-8pm. Bring the family to the adoption center at 124 Daniels Hole Road in Wainscott and celebrate with raffles, giveaways and a photo booth. Offering rabies, DA2PP, Bordetella, FVRCP and microchipping for $10 each. Open to all cats and dogs who are spayed and neutered. Admission is free but adoption fees apply. For more information contact adoptions@arfhamptons.org or call 631.537.0400 x203 or click here.

Pet 1st Aid & CPR Class

Saturday, March 18, 2017

9:30am - 1:30pm

Pet Safe Coalition at Bidawee3300 Beltagh Ave. Wantagh, NY 11793

Do you know what to do if your pet is choking. What is he/she was hit by a car or had a seizure. What about if he/she stopped breathing? 1 out of 4 more pets would have survived if only ONE pet first aid technique was applied prior to receiving emergency care? Learn how to handle any emergency with your pet calmly and confidently. From Bleeding to Choking to Poisoning - even insect bites, seizures, and CPR and so much more. Class is for pet owners as well as pet professionals including vet techs, groomers, trainers, pet sitters, volunteers & rescuers, dog walkers - really anyone who lays their hands on a pet in the course of a day!Partial proceeds from this class will be donated to PetSafe Coalition - a non profit dedicated to pet emergency preparedness education.Class is $85pp and all graduating students receive a 2yr certificate, emergency muzzle, full manual, and more! For pet pros, you can also be emailed an official logo that you may use on your website and any promotional materials, showing off that you are trained in Pet CPR & First Aid. For more info call (718) 347-7387, email pettech@inhomepetservices.com or click here.

Almost Home's 10 Annual Auction

Saturday, March 18, 2017

11am - 3pm

Smithtown Elks Lodge

120 Edgewood Avenue

Smithtown, NY 11787

Join Almost Home Animal Rescue & Adoption Inc. for our 10th Annual Chinese Auction! The Auction will take place on Saturday, March 18th from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm at the Smithtown Elk's Lodge located at 120 Edgewood Avenue, Smithtown, New York. An entry fee of $5.00 per person (ages 12 and over) which includes one blue ticket and three red tickets! Additional tickets for purchase.

There are hundreds of prizes auctioned off from hotel stays, electronics, airline tickets, gift certificates and much more!!! This a a great fun filled event and you need not be present to win. For more information
click here or call 631-627-3665.

St. Pitty's Day Celebration

Saturday, March 18, 2017

12pm - 4pm

Pigskin Brewing Company

81 Mill Street

Gahanna, OH 43230

Come celebrate St. Patrick's Day with IHADRO and some of our adoptable dogs! Pigskin Brewing in Gahanna is hosting a fundraiser for us and they will be donating a portion of food sales. We will also have a 50/50 drawing and items to raffle off! Come have some fun and help the pups at the same time. For more info click here.

Kiss Me I'm Irish Kissing Booth

Saturday, March 18, 2017

1:00pm to 5:00pm

PetValu in Hauppauge381 Nesconset HighwayHauppauge NY 11788

With a $5.00 donation to Feline Victory Rescue you will receive 1 printed photo of you and your pet in our Kiss Me I'm Irish Kissing Booth! What a fun way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day!! For more information call (631) 257.5092.

Saint Pitties Day Party for the Pups!

Saturday, March 18, 2017

1pm - 5pm

House of Brews Live Music Venue1509 Main Street Port Jefferson, NY

Featuring two amazing live bands... The Doobie Others and The Kerry Kearney Band. Come meet many of our adoptable pups, grab a bite, have a drink, and dance the night away!! Family Friendly Event, Kids under 12 are FREE! Tickets are $35.00 in advance, $40.00 at the door. Order your tickets byclicking here.

Don't throw your Saint Patrick's Day getups away just yet! Join Salty Dog on Sunday March 19th for a costume themed puppy paddle to benefit Mimi the Manchester Terrier / Italian Greyhound at Justin Bartlett Animal Rescue. Tell your human to bring their outfits too! There will be a costume contest for the best dressed pup and their human! Drop in: Ocean Inlet Park, Boynton Beach 6990 N. Ocean Boulevard, Ocean Ridge, Florida 33435 Meetup time: 4pm Return: 6pm We will be paddling to a nearby sandbar, which is a local hangout. SUP Board rentals are a $30 donation and all of the proceeds are going to Mimi. If you already have a board it is FREE to join! This event is human friendly!
Click here for more info.

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Adoption Corner!

Mason is a handsome American Bulldog mix who is a big puppy. He's about a year and a half old. . Mason is a big goofy goon, who is playful and clumsy and lovable. He needs someone teach him his manners. Mason needs a home without other animals or kids.

Meet
Noah, a sweet, friendly male cat who likes to lounge in the sun. He gets along well with other cats and will just purr all day. He's not much of a lap cat but he will sit near you and purr. He's on a special diet of ProPlan Urinary Tract food which can be purchased at a pet store. Pets Alive is located at 363 Derby Road, Middletown, NY. For information about Noah, call Pets Alive at 845-386-9738 or come for a visit. The shelter is open from 10-4 on Monday-Saturday and from 11-4 on Sundays.
Pets Alive363 Derby Road
Middletown, NY 10940
(845) 386-9738

Romeo and Carson are best friends here at the shelter. Carson was adopted and now Romeo is looking for his forever home. Romeo is a confident little guy and quite the charmer. He is a great lap dog and enjoys relaxing in the sun. Romeo would appreciate a quiet home with adults. He likes all the attention on him, so he should be the only dog, but could live with a cat.
Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation102 Old Riverhead Rd W
Hampton Bays, NY 11978
(631) 728-7387

Maci is an adorable 8-12 month old Pit mix who is petite. She has a lot of energy and enjoys playing with her toys and getting treats. Maci does calm down after expending some energy. She'd do best with kids seven or older just due to her energy level. Maci needs a home without cats.

Cali is a happy, friendly Pit mix who is about four years old. She loves people and squeaky toys. Cali LOVES toys; she can keep herself amused for hours. Cali gets along with other dogs but prefers not to share her toys, so she'll do best in a home without dogs. She tested well with cats and does well with children 5+. Poor Cali has been waiting over a year. Her adoption fee is paid for; she also goes home with a bed, food, toys, treats, a collar and leash. Cali is the perfect Leprechaun to add to your family